Tag: rubella
Indian Immunologicals receives regulatory approval for Measles-Rubella vaccine
This vaccine has been proven through extensive human clinical trials to be immunogenic and safe for people of 9 months to 49 years
J&K accelerates its efforts on wellness & healthcare
Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, S P Malik e-inaugurated Health And Wellness Centres and also felicitated achievers Of Measles Rubella vaccination campaign...............
Over 27 lakh kids immunized with Measles-Rubella vaccine in Jammu
The campaign was launched on September 24 to cover nearly 38 lakh children in the age group of nine months to 15 years to eliminate the congenital rubella syndrome, caused by the rubella virus...………….
Maharashtra to vaccinate 3.37 crore kids against measles, rubella
The state government's campaign that begins on 27th November, is part of a pledge by India and 10 other South East Asia region-member countries of the World Health Organization, to eliminate measles and control rubella/congenital rubella syndrome by 2020...……...
Vaccination drive in Kerala under attack by misguided sections of society
Kerela has witnessed an increase in the incidents of threats and violence against health workers involved in vaccination drives or immunization campaigns by the conservative Muslim organizations............
Measles-Rubella vaccination drive widens its reach, 2nd phase rolled out
The campaign aims to rapidly build up immunity for both measles and rubella diseases in the community so as to knock out the disease.....
A prick in time saves life: J P Nadda
In an article, the union health minister, Mr J P Nadda highlights the strength of India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) being the largest of its kind in the world, bringing the best of healthcare practices from around the globe..........
Universal Immunization: Health ministry launches single vaccine against measles & rubella
Following the campaign, Measles-Rubella vaccine will be introduced in routine immunization, replacing the currently given two doses of measles vaccine....
BioVoice eMag August 2016 Issue-4 Volume-1
BioVoice eMag August 2016 Issue-4 Volume-1:
This issue in its cover story puts spotlight on recent cases of re-emergence of Diphtheria in Kerala due to...